Champs-Elysees

The Champs-Elysees is an avenue running from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. The road and its gardens were layed out in 1667, and the Champs-Elysees was given its name in 1709; its name comes from the heroes' paradise of "Elysian Fields" of Greek mythology. The road is 1.2 miles long and 230 feet wide, and it is known for its theaters, cafes, and luxury shops, for the annual Bastille Day parade, and the finish of the Tour de France cycle race. It is one of the most famous avenues in the world due to its significance as a major Parisian landmark.